BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 14. Because of European double standards, the longstanding conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia remained unresolved for years, said former President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson during a panel session at the XI Global Baku Forum, Trend reports.
Grímsson emphasized that Azerbaijan regained its sovereignty by resolving its issues independently.
"Because of European double standards, the longstanding conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia remained unresolved for years. Despite years of negotiations through various channels, no progress has been made. The lack of outcomes from these dialogues and negotiations signifies a failure of the UN. This presents an intellectual challenge, questioning the ethics of the world we have constructed," he said.
The XI Global Baku Forum is attended by representatives of many countries and prestigious international organizations, with more than 350 guests from more than 70 countries.
The forum, which will run by March 16, will participate in global discussions about the outcomes of COP28 and the preparation for COP29. It will discuss causes endangering the evolving world order, including security concerns and peace possibilities, as well as initiatives to promote stability in a tumultuous global landscape and the consequences. Additionally, it will investigate solutions to handle impending issues, tackle critical conflicts and megathreats, and cover climate, food, and nuclear security concerns.
Moreover, discussions will encompass the role of military and economic alliances in global governance, regional viewpoints, relationships with the EU and neighboring states, youth policies, strategies for enhancing resilience against global challenges, and addressing issues of inequality, natural resource scarcity, and migration dynamics. Additionally, the forum will delve into the emergence of new security paradigms in the era of artificial intelligence, drones, and cyberweapons.
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